Our Leadership Team

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    Marlo Thurman, Ph.D.

    President, Board Chair

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  • Lawrence P. Kaplan, Ph.D.

    Founder, Board of Directors, Treasurer

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    Stephen Shore, Ph.D.

    Self-Advocacy Chair, Advisory Board

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    Michael Beloff, CFP-ChSNS

    Advisory Board

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    Robert J. Bernstein, M.A.

    Advisory Board

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    Robin Brewer, Ed.D.

    Advisory Board

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    Sameer Dahar

    Non-Vocal Representative, Advisory Board

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    Phillip C. DeMio, M.D.

    Advisory Board

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    Theodore Henderson, M.D., Ph.D.

    Advisory Board

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    Raun K. Kaufman

    Advisory Board

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    Wenn Lawson, Ph.D.

    Advisory Board

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    Michael McManmon, Ed.D.

    Advisory Board

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    Bren Payne, M.Ed.

    Board of Directors, Conference Moderator

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    L. Kristin Shadow, M.D.

    Board of Directors

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    Gil Tippy, Psy.D.

    Advisory Board

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    Carol Weinman, Esq. C.A.S.

    Advisory Board

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    Yasmine White, MT-BC

    Board of Directors, Secretary

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    Wendela Whitcomb Marsh

    Advisory Board

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Our Support Team

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    Andy Winn, US Autism Website Development and Management

    Andy is a web developer with a strong background in building modern, user-friendly digital experiences. He has experience working with WordPress and other content management systems, as well as modern frameworks such as React and Next.js, with a foundation in JavaScript and front-end technologies. At USAutism.org, Andy focuses on maintaining and improving the site to ensure it remains a reliable, accessible, and easy-to-navigate resource for families and individuals.

    In addition to his development work, Andy has over 15 years of experience in headshot and portrait photography.

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    Osho Levin, US Autism Video Production Manager

    Osho is a professional filmmaker with post-production expertise.  He has considerable experience in television working as an assistant editor on Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history show, Colorado Experience.  He currently works as a regular video production technician for both Clark/Vancouver Television in Washington and Tualatin Valley Community Television in Oregon.  Appropriately enough, he is on the neurodivergent spectrum as he has this unique quirk where his thoughts operate primarily via moving images rather than words.  Good thing he’s our go-to video guy.  

    Osho is very proud to assist with bringing greater awareness to autism. He lives in Oregon with his wonderful wife, Courtney, and his adorably sassy dog, Ripley.